92
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
z
In dark places where it is difficult for
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to
activate it (p. 24). Take care not to
obstruct the AF-assist Beam with
your hand when used.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
z
Setting the self-timer to
(2
seconds) delays the shutter
release for 2 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed and
allows the camera to stop shaking,
thus preventing a blurred image
(p. 37).
Even better results can be
obtained by placing the camera on
a stable surface or by using a
tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal range.
z
Shoot with the subject at the
correct shooting distance (p. 118).
The subject is hard to focus
on.
z
Use the focus lock, AF lock or
manual focus to shoot (p. 50).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting.
z
Set the flash to
(Flash on)
(
Basic Guide
p. 8).
The subject is
underexposed because the
surroundings are too bright.
z
Set the exposure compensation to
a positive (+) setting (p. 54).
z
Use the spot metering function
(p. 53).
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
z
Shoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p. 118).
z
Raise the ISO speed and then
shoot (p. 65).